Assistant Technical Manager

EQUANS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking an Electrical Assistant Technical Manager for Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £42,000–£44,000 plus benefits. You will support HV/LV electrical infrastructure, assist with inspections, and help maintain compliance across the estate.

Essential qualifications include NVQ3/ONC/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and 18th Edition BS7671. Desirable: AP LV/HV, IOSH, City & Guilds 2391, driving licence, and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience with EICRs and BS 7671 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and maintenance of HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Carry out duties as Competent Person and, after training, as Authorised Person for electrical systems.
• Provide technical support and advice on estate electrical issues.
• Assist in managing specialist contractors and ensuring safety compliance.
• Support 24-hour maintenance service within Portsmouth University Hospital.
• Uphold HTM guidance, Codes of Practice, ISO 9001 and relevant legislation.
• Ensure contractor staff are competent and adhere to site procedures.
• Contribute to site life-cycle and compliance plans.
• Operate in patient and staff areas with due regard to health, safety and privacy.

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC/HND (Electrical Engineering)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

EICRs knowledge & BS 7671 compliance

Tools

Authorised Person (LV) qualification

Authorised Person (HV 11kV) qualification

CAFM systems

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrical Assistant Technical Manager to join the team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, this is a full time, permanent role. On offer is a salary ranging between £42,000- £44,000 depending on skills and experience, plus benefits package.

Working within the Estates Team, the post holder will support the Technical Manager in the efficient operation and maintenance of the hospital’s HV and LV electrical infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on working towards carrying out periodic inspection and testing in accordance with City & Guilds 2391, BS 7671, HTM guidance and statutory regulations. The role will also contribute to the promotion of good engineering practices and support healthcare engineering compliance across the estate.

What will you deliver?

• Support the management and maintenance of HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Carry out the duties of Competent Person and, following training, assessment and formal appointment, undertake duties as an Authorised Person for electrical systems as assigned.
• Provide technical support and advice in resolving complex electrical engineering issues relating to the estate infrastructure.
• Support and manage specialist contractors, reviewing risk assessment and method statements, issuing permits to work, ensuring compliance with site procedures and standards.
• Support the estates management team in the provision of a 24-hour maintenance service within Portsmouth University Hospital for the SPV.
• Ensure safe systems of work are used, in line with HTMs, recognised Codes of Practice, Equans Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and all other applicable legislation.
• Ensure contractor and site electrical staff are suitably competent for the duties they undertake.
• Assist in the delivery and continuous development of the site life-cycle and compliance plans.
• Work in areas occupied by patients, visitors and staff, having due regard for health, safety, dignity, confidentiality and Data Protection requirements.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and be capable of attending site within one hour when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Technical manager.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

Desirable

• Authorised Person (LV) qualification.
• Authorised Person (HV) qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Additional healthcare engineering or HTM-related qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Experience:

Essential

• Good understanding off EICRs and associated certification to BS 7671 requirements.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on LV distribution systems, switchgear, final circuits and associated infrastructure.
• Good understanding of statutory electrical compliance requirements.
• Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Good customer care skills and flexible approach to working practices.
• Strong understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working within a busy acute hospital environment.
• Experience working on PFI contracts.
• Experience as an Authorised Person (LV).
• Experience as an Authorised Person (HV 11kV).
• Good understanding of HTMs, HBNs and relevant British Standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare engineering systems and critical infrastructure

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment.